Are these spikes or new bulbs on my Oncidium?

[GenevaDad]

Having never grown Oncidiums before, I can't tell whether these are spikes or new bulbs. Help please.

[tuvoc]

New growths. Spikes will come from between the first and second set of leaves.

Kim

[Gage]

Those would be new growths. Looks like a healthy plant! Make sure you don't let it completely dry between waterings, but of course let it dry some. If the pseudobulbs start to shrivel then start watering more frequently.

[Daenerys]

Agreed, those are new growths. I recently posted a pic of an oncidium that just started spiking:


Like the others mentioned, look for future oncidium spikes from among the leaves.

[markinthegarden]

Hi Geneva dad, I looked at this thread because I bought an oncidium today. Sounds like you got your answer.

I got a chuckle from your signature line and I suggest you tell your wife that if you had a greenhouse then she would know where to find you.

[camille1585]

I don't have anything more to add, but out of curiosity, what is that Onc? The label is too fuzzy to read.

[GenevaDad]

Originally Posted by camille1585

I don't have anything more to add, but out of curiosity, what is that Onc? The label is too fuzzy to read.

Onc. Heaven Scent ‘Sweet Pea’